Wise, Shortstop, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Wise, Shortstop, Boston, from the Old Judge series" is a black and white photograph of a baseball player from the 1887 Old Judge cigarette card series, produced by Goodwin & Company. The card depicts a player in a white uniform with the word "Boston" printed on the chest, holding a wooden baseball bat. This photograph is part of a series of baseball cards created for the Old Judge brand of cigarettes. These cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, featuring images of famous baseball players. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this artifact.